CITROEN C5 2009 Owners Manual

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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle
towed or for towing another vehicle
using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the
jack box placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the towing eye from the
jack box. Towing your vehicle

 On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the top.

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.

 Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
gearbox). Towing another vehicle

 On the rear bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing:
- on the right (Saloon),
- at the bottom (Tourer).

 Screw the towing eye in fully.

 Attach the towing bar.

 Switch on the hazard warning
lamps on the towed vehicle.
Failure to observe this special con-
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
the next time the engine is started. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.

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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Towbar suitable for the attachment
of a trailer or caravan with additional
lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage,
but it may also be used for towing a
trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
CITROËN dealer. If the trailer is not fi tted by a
CITROËN dealer, it is impera-
tive that it is fi tted using the
vehicle's electrical pre-equipment,
in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more signifi cant
stress and the driver must take
particular care.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer
so that the heaviest items are as
close as possible to the axle and
the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without ex-
ceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1 000 metres, the maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10 %
for every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section
for details of the weights and towed
loads which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, re-
duce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long
incline depends on the gradient and
the ambient temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the
coolant temperature.

 If the warning lamp and
the STOP warning lamp
come on, stop the vehicle
and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the brak-
ing distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine CITROËN towbar is used.

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ROOF BARS
The design of your vehicle requires
the use of roof bars that are tested
and approved by CITROËN, for your
safety and to avoid damage to the
roof and tailgate.
Regardless of the type of loading
equipment to be transported on the
roof (bicycle carrier, ski carrier...), it
is imperative that you add transverse
roof bars. Any securing or lashing to
components other than the roof bars
is strictly prohibited.
Recommendations

 Distribute your load evenly, avoid-
ing overloading on one side.

 Arrange the heaviest part of the
load as close as possible to the
roof.

 Anchor the load securely and
draw attention to it if any part of
it is overhanging.

 Drive gently, as the vehicle will
be more liable to the effects of
side winds (vehicle stability may
be altered).

 Remove the roof bars as soon
as they are no longer needed. Maximum load that can be
distributed on the roof bars
(for a loading height not ex-
ceeding 40 cm; except bicycle car-
rier): 80 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
your speed to the profi le of the road
to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fi xings on the roof.
Please refer to national legislation
in order to comply with the regula-
tions concerning the transportation
of objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the
blanking cover in the front bumper
as well as the bonnet seal if fi tted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer for this.

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VERY COLD PROTECTION *
Adjustable device which prevents
the intake of snow particles, which
could obstruct the air fi lter.
HDi Diesel 160 PEF engine
Normal position
The fl ap 2 is in a horizontal position
in the air duct 3 . Snow position

 Push and rotate the knob 1 by
90 ° in the direction of the arrow
in order to position the fl ap 2 in a
vertical position in the air duct 3 .
To return to the normal position,
push the knob 1 then rotate in the
opposite direction.
It is essential to remove the very
cold protection:
- When the ambient temperature exceeds 10 °C.
-
When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).
V6 HDi Diesel 240 PEF engine
Snow position
Slide the defl ector 1 into the air
duct 2 and clip in.
* According to country.

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COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removeable screen which prevents
the accumulation of snow at the
radiator cooling fan.
Fitting

 Offer up the 2 sections of the
snow guard to the upper and low-
er sections of the front bumper.

 Press on the surround to clip in
one by one the fi xing clips.
Remove

 Using a screwdriver, lift it up to
detach each fi xing clip one by one.
Before fi tting

After fi tting
It is essential to remove the snow
guard:

- When the ambient temperature
exceeds 10 °C,

- When towing,

-
When driving at speeds of over
75 mph (approximately 120 km/h).

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N * To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is posi- tioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of an- other.
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is offered by the
CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
and benefi t from CITROËN's recom-
mendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, iso-
therm module, reading lamp, sun
blinds...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbars, tow-
bar wiring harness, transverse roof
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof
boxes, boot spacers, boot net...
"Style":
alloy wheels, rear spoiler, chromed
mirror shells... "Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, warning triangle
and high visibility vest, breathalyzer,
fi rst aid kit, snow chains, non-skid
covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fi re ex-
tinguisher, caravan mirror...
"Protection":
mats * , seat covers, mud fl aps, bum-
per protectors, vehicle covers, door
sill protectors...

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The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which are
not recommended by CITROËN
may result in a failure of your vehi-
cle's electronic system and exces-
sive electrical consumption.
Please note this specifi c warn-
ing. You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
Depending on the legislation in
force in the country, it may be com-
pulsory to have a high visibility
safety jacket, warning triangle and
spare bulbs and fuses available in
the vehicle.
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before installing on your vehicle
any after-market radio communica-
tion transmitter with external aerial,
we recommend that you contact
a CITROËN dealer.
The CITROËN dealer network
will give you the specifi cation
for transmitters which can be fi t-
ted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specifi c installa-
tion requirements), in line with the
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compati-
bility Directive (2004/104/EC).
"Multimedia":
WIFI on board, 230 V socket, audio
systems, speakers, portable naviga-
tion systems, hands-free kit, DVD
player, USB Box, mapping update
CD, speed camera detectors, Hi-Fi
module...

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
RD... RW...
6FYC RFJF 5FV-5FN

PETROL ENGINES 1.8 litre 16V 2 litre 16V 1.6 litre THP 155
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 749 1 997 1 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 82.7 x 81.4 85 x 88 77 x 85.8
EU standard maximum power
(kW)/hp DIN 92/127
103/143 115/159
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 6 000 6 000 6 000
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 170 200 240
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 3 750 4 000 1 400
Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes

GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed) Auto.
(4-speed) Auto.
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 5 5 4.25 4.25

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MODELS:
ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

Model codes:
RD... RW....
9HZC

9HZC/1
9HL/8

9HL
9HR RHF8 RHH-RHE X8ZA

DIESEL ENGINES HDi 110 e-HDi 110 HDi 140 HDi 160 HDi 240
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 560 1 560 1 997 1 997 2 993
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 88.3 75 x 88.3 85 x 88 85 x 8 8 84 x 90
EU standard maximum power
(kW)/hp DIN 80/110 81/112 81/112 103/140
120/163 177/240
Maximum power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 3 500 3 500 4 000 3 750 3 800
EU standard maximum torque (Nm) 240 250 270 320 340 450
Maximum torque engine speed (rpm) 1 750 1 750 2 000 2 000 1 600
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Particle emission fi lter (PEF) Yes - Yes Yes Yes

GEARBOXES Manual
(5-speed)
Electronic
gearbox system (6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Manual
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed) Auto.
(6-speed)

OIL CAPACITIES (in litres)
Engine (with fi lter replacement) 3.75 3.75 3.75 5.25 5.5 6.25

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.

WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (SALOON) in kg

Petrol engines 1.8 litre 16V 2 litre 16V 1.6 litre THP 155

Gearboxes Manual Auto. Auto. Manual

Model codes:
RD....
6FYC RFJF 5FV-5FN
- Unladen weight 1 510 1 583 1 515 1 471
- Kerb weight 1 585 1 658 1 590 1 546
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 2 015 2 090 2 026 2 065
- Gross train weight (GTW) 3 315 3 590 3 526 3 565
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)

on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 300 1 500 1 500 1 500
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within GTW limit) 1 530 1 720 1 710 1 730
- Unbraked trailer 750 750 750 750
- Recommended nose weight 62 69 69 70
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1,000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1,000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 100 km/h (appro x. 60 mph) (comply with the legislation in force in your
country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher than 37 °C, limit the we ight towed.